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Implementing Indigenous Community-Based Participatory Research in Digital Mental Health: A Pathway to Improved Outcomes

Implementing Indigenous Community-Based Participatory Research in Digital Mental Health: A Pathway to Improved Outcomes

As practitioners committed to creating great outcomes for children, leveraging the findings from cutting-edge research is essential. The article "From Digital Mental Health to Digital Social and Emotional Wellbeing: How Indigenous Community-Based Participatory Research Influenced the Australian Government’s Digital Mental Health Agenda" offers valuable insights that can be implemented to enhance our practice, especially when working with Indigenous communities.

One of the core takeaways from this research is the importance of Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) in transforming top-down projects into community-driven initiatives. The study illustrates how CBPR can effectively harness the community's voice, ensuring that projects are culturally relevant and impactful.

Key Lessons for Practitioners

Encouraging Further Research

While the study provides a strong foundation, it also opens avenues for further research. Practitioners are encouraged to explore additional CBPR projects to continually refine and enhance digital health interventions. Understanding the unique needs of different communities and staying updated with the latest research can significantly improve practice outcomes.

In conclusion, integrating the principles of CBPR and adopting a holistic approach to digital social and emotional wellbeing can lead to more effective and culturally relevant interventions. Practitioners are encouraged to engage deeply with communities, advocate for appropriate resources, and continually seek out new research to inform their practice.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: From Digital Mental Health to Digital Social and Emotional Wellbeing: How Indigenous Community-Based Participatory Research Influenced the Australian Government’s Digital Mental Health Agenda.


Citation: Bennett-Levy, J., Singer, J., Rotumah, D., Bernays, S., Edwards, D., & Cunningham, J. (2021). From Digital Mental Health to Digital Social and Emotional Wellbeing: How Indigenous Community-Based Participatory Research Influenced the Australian Government’s Digital Mental Health Agenda. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(18), 9757. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18189757
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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